Smt. Sheela Patel, posted at Government Primary School, Devaran Taparia in Damoh district, has introduced joyful learning methods for children through play. She effectively implemented the Foundation Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Mission using songs, poems, stories, and role play. On holidays, she organised special classes to promote women’s literacy and also conducted summer and winter camps. In her school village, she developed educational walls and learning places in every lane and locality to engage children. She also prepared zero-cost teaching-learning materials (TLM) to spark interest in studies and encouraged group discussions and participation to enhance understanding among students.